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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.78, 6,124.49 and 2,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.78, 6,124.49 and 2,668.04 is: 3,682.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.78 : 6,124.49 = 2,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.78/6,124.49 = 2,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.78x = 6,124.49 × 2,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.78x = 16,340,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,340.34/4,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.93

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